Anthony Edwards, at just 25 years old, is already one of the league’s most talented players, boasting two Western Conference Finals appearances in his six NBA seasons. But even a star with that kind of resume knows when he’s met his match, and Edwards just got brutally honest about the one player pushing him to new heights: Victor Wembanyama. The two faced off in the 2026 Playoffs, where Edwards’ Minnesota Timberwolves fell to Wembanyama’s surging San Antonio Spurs, igniting what looks like the Western Conference’s next great rivalry.
The Big Man’s League Is Back, And Edwards Feels It
We’ve seen it coming, haven’t we? The NBA is undeniably a big man’s league again. Guys like Nikola Jokic and, of course, the 7’5″ phenom Wembanyama are reshaping how teams have to play. Edwards, one of the best smaller players around, found out firsthand what that means when he fell to Wembanyama in the 2026 Playoffs. Wembanyama has absolutely cemented himself as the number one star to build an entire franchise around, and his rise is just undeniable. Even if Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic are arguably better right now, everyone’s watching Wemby.
Edwards’ Honest Confession About The Giant
It’s not just fans and analysts who are noticing Wembanyama’s impact. His peers are seeing him as a serious motivator, and that includes Edwards. He sees Wembanyama as the guy who will push him and the Timberwolves to perform way better, especially after that 2026 series. Edwards didn’t pull any punches, saying, “As of right now, probably Wemby. I mean he’s 7’5”, so I just gotta find ways to get around him. You know, I got to try and outthink him because he’s so much taller than me.” That is some massive praise coming from a star like Edwards for the San Antonio giant.
This acknowledgement from Edwards means everything. It’s not just about winning games, it’s about pushing boundaries and finding new ways to compete at the highest level. We’ve got a potential rivalry brewing here that could define the Western Conference for years. With both teams’ projected success, get ready for more Spurs vs. Timberwolves series that will have us all on the edge of our seats.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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